Life Insurance Policy Lapses and Surrenders on the Rise, Says Auditor General Report

Kathmandu — Life insurance policies worth over Rs 34.37 billion remain lapsed in Nepal’s insurance sector, according to the 62nd annual report of the Office of the Auditor General. Despite a slight decline in the number of lapsed policies,...


Auditor General Urges Action on Over Rs 1 Billion Pending Life Insurance Claims

Kathmandu — The Office of the Auditor General Nepal has called on the Nepal Insurance Authority to step up its monitoring efforts after it was found that life insurance companies have yet to settle claims worth over Rs 1.19...


Outstanding Insurance Claims of Non-Life Insurance Companies Records Rs 35.79 Billion in Q3

Kathmandu — The total outstanding insurance claim amount of Nepal’s non-life insurance sector has reached Rs 35.79 billion by third quarter of of the current fiscal year. This figure marks a 41.54 percent increase compared to the same period...


Suresh Prasad Khatri Reappointed as CEO of National Life Insurance Company

Kathmandu — National Life Insurance Company has officially reappointed Suresh Prasad Khatri as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), marking his second term at the helm of the organization. The decision was made during the company’s board meeting held on...


Asian Life Insurance Announces New Bonus Rates for Policyholders

Kathmandu — The Nepal Insurance Authority has approved the actuarial report on the financial position and liability valuation of Asian Life Insurance Company Limited for the previous fiscal year, paving the way for the company to release its updated...


Swiss Re Reports 16% Profit Rise in Q1 Despite Heavy Wildfire Claims

Frankfurt (Reuters) — The global reinsurance giant Swiss Re has posted a 16% year-on-year rise in net profit for the first quarter of  the year 2025, defying expectations even as it absorbed $570 million in claims from devastating wildfires...


Non-Life Insurance Companies in Nepal Solvency Ratio Records 3.28 in Q3 of Curreny FY

Kathmandu – The average solvency ratio of Nepal’s non-life insurance companies has shown a modest improvement in the second quarter of the current fiscal year, reaching 3.28-up from last year’s 2.62. This improvement reflects the overall financial strength of...


Nepal Reinsurance Company Records Rs 63.3 Million Net Profit in First Quarter

Kathmandu — Nepal Reinsurance Company Limited has reported a net profit of Rs 63.3 million for the first quarter of the current fiscal year, a significant turnaround from the net loss of Rs 475.6 million recorded in the same...


Prabhu Mahalaxmi Life Insurance Announces Date for Eighth AGM, Proposes 8% Bonus Shares

Kathmandu — Prabhu Mahalaxmi Life Insurance Limited has announced its eighth Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled for 11 AM on Jestha 26 (June 9) at Amrapali Banquet, Kathmandu. The company’s board of directors has proposed the distribution of 8...


Students Lead Insurance Awareness Drive in Pokhara to Mark 57th Insurance Day

Kathmandu – Marking the 57th Insurance Day, a group of business students from Pokhara University took to the streets of Lekhnath with a clear message that insurance is not just a policy, it’s a pillar of financial security. Under...